FAQs
How often should the pool guy come?
Most Professional pool cleaners recommend getting your oklahoma city pool cleaned weekly to maintain proper chemical balance.
Why is my pool green?
If your Oklahoma city pool is green you likely have an algae problem.
What do pool cleaners do?
Professional pool cleaners will perform routine inspections, and weekly cleaning tasks like skimming the surface, vacuuming the bottom of the pool, changing skimmer baskets, and maintaining proper chemical balance.
Why have my pool cleaned?
Professional pool cleaning is an essential part of the pools maintenance ensuring the water is clean and fresh.
My pool is dirty, should I drain it?
Most professionals say that unless your oklahoma city pool is leaking, it should not be drained. Chemical imbalances and dirty water can be cleaned. If you suspect your pool is leaking do not hesitate to reach out to a specialist.
What should I do with my pool in the winter?
Professional pool cleaners will winterize your pool for you, doing crucial steps like cleaning the pool, making sure the chemicals are balanced, and lowering the water level below the skimmer
What to do about bugs in my pool
Professional Oklahoma city pool cleaners will skim the pool, removing any debris or bugs and change the skimmer baskets where bugs, rodents, and leaves accumulate.
Why is my pool cold?
This is likely due to evaporation, a process where dry air causes water to turn into vapor and pulls heat away from the pool.
Wind chill may also affect your pool’s temperature.
What happens if I don’t maintain my pool?
Without proper pool maintenance your pool may become chemically imbalanced, developing too much iron and turning “rust colored” or algae, turning green.
It may also become filled with bugs, leaves, dirt and debris.
How do I clean my pool?
It is recommended to have a pool professional clean your pool. If you are wanting to do it yourself, you can gather a sample of your water and some pool stores will test the chemical balances for free.
Is a saltwater pool easier than a chlorine pool?
Yes, saltwater pools are generally easier and cheaper to maintain than a chlorine pool, although they still require weekly professional maintenance.
Do pool cleaners clean above ground pools?
Most pool cleaning professionals clean above ground pools. If your Oklahoma city pool is above ground, reach out to a local professional.
Saltwater VS Chlorine pool
Saltwater pools are typically lower maintenance and have softer water than chlorine pools, although chlorine pools are typically cheaper and tend to have less expensive repairs.
Do pool cleaners clean chlorine pools?
Yes, most professional pool cleaners will happily service your chlorine pool and maintain proper chemical balances.
What are the disadvantages of saltwater pools?
The upfront cost of saltwater pools tend to be much higher than chlorine pools. And although they require less chemical balancing than a chlorine pool for example, they do tend to have mineral deposits that need proper removal and can lead to damage on the stones around the pool.
Mineral deposits in my pool?
If you have mineral deposits on your pool you likely have a salt water pool. It is recommended to call a pool professional for proper removal of mineral deposits.
What is pool skimming?
Skimming is a technique that involves moving a netted “skimmer” across the surface of the pool to remove contaminants and debris. Many pool professionals also use the skimmer to remove big items on the floor of the pool such as leaves, so that their vacuum does not get clogged by them.
What is pool vacuuming?
Most pool cleaning professionals run a hose “vacuum” to your pools skimmers, which provides a suction they use to vacuum dirt and debris from your pool floor.
My pool floor is dirty, what do I do?
To remove dirt and grime from your pool floor you will need a pool vacuum. Many pool cleaning professionals include this as part of their weekly pool maintenance
Why skim my pool?
Skimming the surface of your pool prevents the skimmer baskets from getting over filled or clogged and ensures the surface of your pool is bug and leaf free.
How to empty skimmer baskets
If your pool is an inground pool, lift the skimmer lid and remove the basket inside of the skimmer and remove the bugs and debris inside of the basket.